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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-08-26
LETTER FROM DARLINGTON.
Several aths-Sickness-Large Canta
lOupes.

The funeral of Mrs. Laura Smith, wife of r.
stump Smith, who died on the 18th inst, at OAR
lington, took place on the following day. Inter
ment at the Darlington Cemetery. Rev. E. W
bearers Christopher Wilson, VIM. J. Kirk. john
=: Kirk, B. j. Williams, j. s. GORE and wm
Wynde.
The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah Ely, wife of Thos.
Ely, who also died on Wednesday, the 18th. in her
73i year, took place on the 10Th, the Rev. George
L. Scott officiating at her late residence and the
Rev. +. W. WrOth closing the services at the
Darlington Cemetery. The following acted as
pail bearers: Joseph Edge Christopher Wilson,
R. N. Gilmore, Jacob Briney,J S. Cornell and H.
II. Waters.
The funeral of John Kyle, who died near OAR
lington on the Eth, took place on the 10th. In
terment at the Dublin NJ. 4. Church South, Revs
]. X. ShutZ and WIN. L. Mccain officiating. The
all-bearers were as follows: Samuel II. Jor
dan, George White. William Dick, George Gates
Phillip Morris and Charles Duff. w. II. II.
whiteford was the undertaken at the above iu-
Mr.. Archer Scarborough died on Sunday.
A number of persons in Darlington and its vi
entity are regarded as being dangerously ILL.,
Among them are Geo. d. whiteock, Mrs. Parker
Jordan and Miss Lizzie Bolts.
Many of our citizens visited Woodlawn Camp
on Sunday, the 18th, which no doubt added to tho
attractivcness of the place, as some of the fair
ones of the neighborhood of Darlington were
among the number.
Mr.. Ellis j. Tucker has been hauling some of
his cantaloupes around Some of them weigh IN
pounds, and he thinks of hauling some of his
large ones out in the near future. Let us hear
from the Big Woods.
Politics is booming, the ladies as well as the
men, in some instances. taking an interest.
understand that Mr.. X. NJ. Gilmore, the Republic
can nominee for Commissioner IN this district,
has stated that IL any one expects him to gin
ger him up In order to secure his vote. he or
they will find out they have made a mistake, as
NIAGARA,
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MT. PLEASANT NEIGHBoRHooD.

The NJ. e. Sunday School of this place will hold
their seventh annual pic mic in the grove Of VIM
+. Payne, one mile east of Norrisville, on Thurs
day, September LIST. Several prominent speakers
have been invited, and the New Market Cornet
Band will be present to enliven the occasion A
good time generally is expected. Ice cream and
confectionery will be served on the ground in
abundance.
The meeting at Wrght's Corner, as before an
nounced, commenced on the 14th but owing to
inclement weather has not been what was ex-
pected.
On the night of the 10th some roughs from the
outskirts of the neighbOrhood took pleasure in
tearing down tho Ice cream table and the minis
ter's stand.
1t is reported that a couple of persons are
dealing out ginger" hope the new States
Attorney soon to be elected will look after them.
Our farmers are generally done blowing and
getting ready for seeding.
Farmers who have roads to work are doing 1t as
far as their money will allow. This part of the
county wants Commissioner. Then we might
have good roads.
David II. Wiley and family have had their
share of waiting on the sick. Their little babe
has been suffering for the last three weeks with
cholera infantum.
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LETTER FROM FORK.

AS Mr.. VIM. b. Michael, of Long Green Valley,
Baltimore county, was engaged in canning,
recently, the boiler burst, damaging the build
ing to a considerable extent. The process kettle,
which was in close proximity, was demolished
Fortunately no one was near at the time of the
accident, which is supposed to have been caused
by flaw in the manufacture of the boiler.
Mr.. George George died at the residence of his
sister, Mrs. Andrew Doehler, on the Goth instant
of Inflammation of the stomach. He was buried
at Fork on Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. L. Hyde
conducting the services. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. j. 4. Allender, E. III. Bradford. d. A.
Harlan, A. Foard. Jno. Hall and Jonas Damp
man. Mr.. Henry Walker, of Pleasantville, had
charge of the funeral
The second quarterly meeting for Long Green
Circuit will be held at Waugh Chapel, on August
9th and 2Sth. Ths Presiding Elder, Rev. W. F.
Speake, will preach Sunday morning and after
noon.
A temperance meeting will be held at Fork
Church on the evening Of the 3lst instant
Prominent temperance workers will be present
and address the meeting.
Much sickness prevails in the neghborhool.-
Our popular and efficient physician, DR.. j. F. H..
Gorsuch, is kept busy.
Mrs. o. C.. Marriott and Mr.. and Mrs c. j.
Riddle are at Emory Grove Camp. JNo.
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OBITUARY..
THELATE MRS. JOHN T. BALDWIN.


The neighborhood of Level was shocked at the
Baldwin, wife of John Thomas Baldwin, which
occurred on Friday afternoon, after brief ill
ness of less than week.
The funeral, one of the largest that tho neigh
borhood ever saw, took place on Sunday after
noon at Wesleyan Chapel. The Rev. Mr. Charl-
basng his remarks on the text, For me to live
is Christ, and to die is gain" He spoke of the
circumstances under which Paul used these
words, prisoner in Roman prison.
The words were not only applicable to Paul
but to every professed Christian. He dwelt
upon the necessity of Christ in every day life,
and spoke beautifully Ofthe Christian charact or
as eXemplitied in pious, cody life. The sincere
honest christian man is under the superintend-
ency of Christ, to follow wherever He may lead.
He concluded with dissertation on the 40 die
is gain" portion Of the subject, spoke of the
freedom OF the departed from physical, mental
and spiritual suffering, and of the bright home
where they no longer see through glass darkly
but face TO face, and when they shall know, even
as they are known"
He spoke of the virtues of the deceased, her
sweet Christian character, and exhorted his hear
ers to more godly and sincere life.
Inc pail-bearers were Messrs. Christian Fl.
Walker, Robert j. Walker, John Il. Walker,
Augustus w. Walker, Geo. W. Walker and Chas.
w. Walker, all brothers of the deceased
The deceased was well known to your cor
respondent, from his earliest remembrance. A
more even tempered, sincere consistent Christian
tian graces, and though dead, lives in memory a
sweet SAVIOR of beauty. Those who knew her best
loved her most. With tears of sorrow we look
up to God, and say calmly and patiently, THY
will BIO DONE Sweet be thy rest, peaceful thy
slumber.
ASLEEP in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep"
OSECoLA.
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was the largest ever known in the neighbor-
hood. 1t is estimated that nearly !, 200 persons
were in attendance.
Warren Norris, who lived near Prospect,
died last Saturday, leaving a wife and three
small children. He was buried on Monday, at
Tabernacle Church.
Clara, aged 10 months, infant daughter of
Thomas and Cassie Lochary, died on Tuesday
and was buried at St. Ignatius' Church, Hick-
DRY, on Wednesday, Rev. Father Fowler ofiiciat-
ing. The pali-bcarers were Geo. slade, Charles
Sade, Bartholomew Randolph and Hugh Ward
n. Dean " Son, undertakcrs.
Mr.. Ransom Carroll Of the firm of Carroll "
Street,, proprietors of the Eagle Hotel, Balti-
more, died last Sunday, of dysentery. The re-
mains were brought TO the residence Of his
fatherin-iaw, Mr. Samuel Street,, in Jarrctts-
vile, on Wednesday, from whence they were
taken to Bethel Church for interment. The
pastor, Rev. W. G, Stull, conducted the services.
The active pall-bearers were Dr. NJ. l.. Jarrett,
Daniel Hildt, George A. Cairnes, II. B. Bruins,
Charles II. Street, and e. c. Carman. Mr.. Car
roll was Sc Years Of age and leaves a wife and
two children. lie was native of Hartford
county and'was an enterprising thorough. going
man and had many friends.
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WILLOW GROvE-FOURTH DIST.

Mr.. Richard Street, has completed his new
wagon house and granary. The main building is
20 by 80 feet and l6 feet to the square, with shed
attached, IL by 30 feet corn crib, feet wide. 30
long and 10 feet high. The work was done by
Mr.. John Enge, an excellent workman.
DR.. Geo. w. Davis has made marked improve
ments on the property recently left him by his
aunt, Mrs. Ann Chatterton.
Mr.. Thos. A. Denhow is about to erect a fence
along the road in front Of his residence, and also
a cOmmodious hay house.
Mr.. Chas. II. Lamb has erected fine wagon
house recently.
Mr.. Il. j. Ely is putting a new chain pump in
his well. and new curb around it,
The Gamers are complaining very much of the
shortage of the tomato crop. 1t is hoped that
prices will be sufficiently high as TO make good
the shortage.
Mr.. Varnes is visiting friends in Pennsylvania
Mr.. James II. Poteet is spending a few days at
the residence of his father, Mr.. Thos. II. Poteet.
James H. ia a most excellent miller and his
Manor patrons will be glad to see him back at
his post
Mr.. Coale of Willow Grove Mills, is doing a
fourishng business.
Mrs. Spencer. of Baltimore, is rusticating at
the residence of her father, Mr.. T. A. Denbow.
Mr.. Chas. Carman has moved into Mr.. Corbn
Amos's house, recently occupied by Mr.. Hitch
cock.
Mr.. Van. wilgis and wife are visiting friends
and relatives during their honey NOON
Mr.. Chas. w. Amos had fine horse severely
injured by getting his foot caught in pillow. In
trying to get it out the animal broke the mould
board in two and cut his leg nearly off.
ATARGUL.
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SAMANTHA AT SARATOGA" By Josiah Aliens
HUe.-Everyb has heard of Saratoga, but
few comparatively know much of its peculiar
ways. No summer resort enjoys a more cos
mopoitan patronage or has liveler round of
enjoyments than Saratoga. Here the railroad
kings and merchant princes have long been &C.
customed to gather, while, naturally enough,
the lesser satellites which always revolve around
these suns are clustered in the same quarter of
the fashionable heavens.
The rich and those who would be thought
rich, health seekers, pleasure seekers, money
seekers, and matrimonial seekers flock to Sara
toga and crowd its great hotels and It's innumer-
able boarding houses, making a concourse in
tinitely diversified and full Of interest to every
observant and thoughtful person.
Into this wild whirl of fashion Miss Holly's
new humorous book, Samantha at Saratoga"
plunges the reader. But they enter, not as par
Elephants who are part and parcel of the great
show, but as spectators, whose views, habits OF
life, and sympathies are all in other Spheres
Josiah and Samantha Allen are from retired
and inconspicuous village of New York State
They represent the unsophisticated, but sound
but little Of the world, but who have keen
perceptions and wonderfully clear judgments
as to what is fit and proper.
Two such persons settled down amid the fash
ion and frivolity of Saratoga would see many
startling sights, make many amusing blunders,
and drop many quaint expressions. Josiah, for
example, amid these surroundings is strikingly
like the famous bull in china shop. He is
continually going wrong, and Samantha is per-
severingly trying to correct him, while both
are widely out of harmony with the life about
them. This is the lead which Miss Holly works
in her characteristic book, Samantha at Sara
toga," just issued by Hubbard Brothers, of
Philadelphia. Her rank among humorous
writer's has long been deservedly high, but this
is her browning work.
For brilliant, telling, humorous setting
forth of the conspicuous features of Saratoga
life 1t cannot be excelled. The book is wonder
fully enriched by the many laugh provoking illu.
STATIONS designed by F. opper, the celebrated
artist of Puck.
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LETTER FROM DELTA.
Pic Nics-Business Changes.

On Wednesday night OF last week a sociabe
picnic was held at Cambria station, NJ. c. Rail-
road. There was an enjoyable time until the
rain set in, about II o'clock, which broke up the
festivities. Among those present were Mrs
Laura Ramsay, Misses Carrie Dinsmore, Letitia
Whiteford, of Constitution: Loretta Wheeler
and sister, Maggie Jenkins, Carrie Love. Grace
Whiteford, Miss Metzell of Fawn Grove Messrs
Edward Ramsay, Vincent Stubbs, John Street,,
William Whiteford and brother, DIR. NJ. Il. Pue
and many others.
A grand basket pic mic was given, last Friday,
at Springwood, York and Peach Bottom Railway
by the young men Of that neghborhood and OF
Delta. A special train left Peach Bottom at p.
NJ, arriving at the grounds at about o clock
The excursonists returned home about IL p. NJ,
delighted with their trip.
Messrs. John G. Rouse and Edwin i. Hanna,
trading under the firm name of Rouse & Hanna.
have dissolved partnership here. Mr.. Rouse will
continue the business, which will be under the
charge of Mr.. l.. II. Mitchell, formerly book
keeper in Mr.. Rouses store in Bel Air.
Mr.. Hanna intends to open on the LIST of Sep
TENDER next, clothing and gentlemen furnish
ing goods store in the property now occupied by
Rankins drug store, corner of Main and Broad
streets, Delta. BIB.
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Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

The Deer Greek Farmers Club will meet at
Jacob Shertzer's Hotel, Churchville, Saturday
afternoon, August 9th.
Rev. j. L. Brayshaw, formerly rector OF the
Darlington Episcopal Church, has resigned his
charge in Prince Georges county.
Mr.. j. P. Silver is weather boarding his
large new barn, on his farm near Chenille. The
building is 20 feet in height to the square.
Mr. j. A. Dozen will sell his remaining
store goods at public sale, at his store, Doxen's
Corner, Big Woods, on Thursday, September
LIST, beginning at P. NJ.
-Messrs. E. s. Miller & Son, paper hangers
and grainers, at Shane, Baltimore county, are
doing good work. They are now at work on
Mr. Joseph Bosley's house.
-Angeline Arthur, was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff McGinnis, on Thursday, on the
charge Of assaulting and cutting her husband,
Samuel 7. Arthur, with knife.
Last Saturday afternoon some bold rogue
stole gold watch and chain, valued at sI6O,
from Mr.. Harry G. Lawder's vest, which was
left hanging on hook in his store in Hayre de
Grace.
Mr.. Milton Dance has been recon mend ed
Tor postmaster at Cuttings, Maryland Central
Railroad, Baltimore county, vice Mr.. Walter
Rich, resigned. Mr.. Dance is the railroad
agent at that place.
During the storm, Monday evening, the
lightning rod on Mr.. John Moores' house, in
Inc Big Woods, received an overcharge of cleo
tricity, and was moved from its place. The
ladies of the family were much alarmed by the
terrific shock.
ALBERT Jackson, colored, was taken before
Justice Proctor, in Bel Air, last Saturday, on
the charge Of felonious assault upon Elizabeth
Harris, colored. After hearing evidence the
Justice dismissed the case. The parties live on
the Mountain, in Abingdon district.
"A postofiice has been established at Frank
linVille Cotton Mills, Baltimore county, with
Mr.. Chas. A. RIdgely as postmaster. There
was postofiicc at Frankluville for some wears.
but during the war 1t was discontinued, q post
office being established at Upper Falls.
MIR. ]. Pearce Richardson, formerly of Nv
Lady's Manor, Baltimore county, is now To-
Gated at Melbourne, Australia. He was former.
ly agent for the Walter A. Wood Manufacture
Ing Company, and went to Australia about q
year ago in the interest of the same company.
"A very fine young horse belonging to Mr..
Robert Whiteford, of the 18th district, which
had been In the hands Of Joe France, at the
Timonium track, for some time, died few days
ago. The horse was taised by Mr.. William
Roberts,o Clermont Mills, Hartford county, and
promised to be very fast. Another colt raised
by Mr.. Roberts, and sold at the same time this
horse was, lately changed hands in New York
at very long figures. Toosontorn Union.
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BoycOtting Whisky.

Local Assembly No. 7is1, Knights of Labor
of Bel Air, has ordered boycott on all
establishments in Hartford county where in
toxicating liquors are sold.
This is most sensible and creditable move
ment on the part of the Knights Of Labor
and one in which they will be sustained by
every good, law-abiding citizen. The most
effectual way to enforce the prohibitory law
is for every man to join these Knights of
Labor in staying away from places where in
toxicating liquors are sold in defiance of
the law. If such places were all boycotted
in this manner the business would soon be-
come improbable and The illegal traffic would
cease.
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LETTER FROM WORTHWHILE.
Great FIoOd--Sickness-D eaths-"Pen-
Mar" Final.


1t is asserted by the Oldest men of the neigh
borhood that the rain on Monday was the
heaviest and the flood the highest they ever wit
messed. The roads are terribly washed and q
away. The bridge crossing Deer Creek, near X.
N Wileys mill, is unsafe to cross, the middle
abutment being nearly all washed out and the
ton was washed out from under d. A. Edie's
canning house. Jas. A. Wiey's saw mill. on
Falling Branch, was entirely upset by the flood
and demolished, the greater part of the building
being washed away.
An epidemic of malarial nature is prevalent
In this section, which has severely attacked a
number of people. Mrs. VIM. II. Sitter is in q
critical condition from the malady. Mrs. Jas. A.
Dalton is improving slowly, but buried her little
child on Friday at Centre cemetery, Rey Mr.;
Springer officiating. A little child of Mr.. and
Mrs; Alonzo Wiley died on Monday and was
buried as Noprisv ! O. on IVY, Wednesday:
was buried at NorrisviIe on wednesday. Rev lew
Messrs. I.ngling and Bowers conducted the ser
vices Mrs. Strawbridge was an elderly lady
She leaves three sons and two daughters Her
sons are Henry, Isaac and Joseph StrawbridRe,
with whom she lived, and Mrs. Nathan Heaps.
The 'Pen-Mar" Literary Society gave their
final entertainment for the year, on Friday
evening. the 10th instant, at Springdale the res
dence of Mrs. Sarah Smith: The society is so
called from being composed OF members from
Pennsylvania aud Maryland, and has been in ac-
tive progress for six years. holding regular meet
inRs at private residences In the neighborhood.
1t has an enrolment of about one hundred men,
bers. The entertainment on Friday evening con-
sisted OF music by the society choir led by Prof.
II. l.. Perry; prayer by Rev. VIM. Leib; recita-
ton by Miss Rose Heathcote; Grafton by Mr.. NJ
Il. Smith reading by Prof. G. T. Wright; essay
by Hon. s. A. Leib. After few remarks by the
president, Mr.. II. NJ. Smith, all were invited to a
table on the lawn, bountfuly spread with re-
freshments. Among the visitors present were
Prof. c. 7. Wright and wife, of Coleraine, Pa.
Mr.. Archibald Hyson, of Dallas, Texas Miss Ida
Surgeon, OF Fort Wayne, Ind; Miss Effie Perry
of Jefferson, Iowa; Misses Emma. Kate and
Jennie Lewis; Miss Emma Ahlsleger, Miss Alice
Weaver DR.. John Scott. X. b. Stifler and wife, OF
Baltimore: aud Mr., Nelson Stritehof and WIN
Ward, OF Jarrettsville. Col.
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ShOppell's Modern Houses.

We have received from the COOPERATIVE
Building Plan Association, of No. So Broadway,
New York, the August lumber of "shoppelrs
Modern Houses" an illustrated architectural
monthly. 1t contains many valuable sugges.
tions in regard to building and furnishing
dwelling houses, together with perspective and
ground plans of handsome residences, with de-
tailed estimates Of their cost. The work is oil
great value to contractors and to persons con-
templating building, and is sent by mail for 10
cnnta
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Billy Malone, If we may judge from his
address as chairman of the Virginia Republi-
can Committee, is not pleased with the Demo-
cratic administration of affairs in that State,
and pours upon it a torrent of abuse. His
TRADE will scarcely win votes for his party,
and will only serve to further embitter respect
able people against him. 1t is not probable
that more or greater political rascalty was
ever contained in one human frame than is
wrapped up in Mahone's diminutive carcass.
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OUR BUSH RIVER NECK LETTER.
The Corn Pack short.

Canning houses are in full blast Mr.. Jas. T.
Walker is turning out 1850 cans an hour, or at
the rate of about 1000 cases day. The work is
nearly all done by machinery There are cap
pers. 3 cutters, silker and dipper. 1t takes G5
hands to do the work.
The pack of corn is no: as large as was expect
cd before canning began. The excessive rains
and hot suns appear to have scalded the corn so
much that 1t is not turning out well. The pack
this season will therefore probably not be more
than three-fourths of the average production.
Mr.. Chas. Il. Grain, formerly of Richmond, Va,
but now of Baltimore, was the guest of MIR. Jas.
II. Walker last Saturday and Sunday, and visited
Romney Stock Farm, where he saw same re-
markably fine horses and cattle. His son, Charles
season, learning the business He fills place In
the canning house very efficiently. He is a very
promising young man. jim SANK.